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Director of Residential & Light Commercial Sales

Solar Energy Solutions

Lexington, KYFull-timeSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Residential Sales Manager will oversee the administrative and operational side of the residential sales process, developing processes, managing leads, preparing contracts, and coordinating with sales, operations, and management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction in the solar industry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HubSpotCRM PlatformsCommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementRenewable EnergyConstruction

Qualifications

3–5 Years Managerial or High-Level Administrative Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job description:

Residential Sales Manager

Solar Energy Solutions (SES) is the region’s leading renewable energy provider, specializing in solar design, installation, and service. We are seeking a Residential Sales Manager to support our residential sales team and ensure a smooth, efficient sales process from lead to close.

Position Overview:

The Residential Sales Manager will oversee the administrative and operational side of the residential sales process, including process development, lead management, contract preparation, and sales coordination. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will provide functional oversight of the SES residential pipeline. Related responsibilities include training new sales representatives, ensuring they understand SES processes, systems, and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, develop, and oversee SES residential sales processes.

  • Manage all residential leads through the SES sales process, ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-up.

  • Prepare, review, and process sales contracts and documentation.

  • Identify key opportunities for marketing and advertising and liaise with Marketing Team to support execution.

  • Identify key opportunities for automation and liaise with IT Team to support execution.

  • Manage inside and outside residential sales to ensure efficient and timely reporting, and pipeline management.

  • Monitor and report on sales KPIs.

  • Maintain communication between sales, operations, and management teams to ensure project accuracy and customer satisfaction.

  • Participate in Amicus Solar Cooperative community to follow and share industry best practices.

  • Provide leadership and direction in managing sales administration processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3–5 years of managerial or high-level administrative experience, preferably in sales operations or a related field.

  • Strong experience using HubSpot or other CRM platforms.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

  • Proven ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

  • Experience in renewable energy or construction industries preferred but not required.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary + Bonus

  • ESOP

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

  • Paid Vacation.

  • Company 401K.

If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional looking to make an impact in the solar industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person at Lexington Kentucky

How this job compares

Set against the 6,391 open Sales Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Kentucky median$101–148K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$18–22/hr724 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 81 open Sales Manager jobs in Kentucky and 6,391 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Sales Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,336 postings).
Education
773 of the 6,391 open Sales Manager jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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